# FileMate — File Manager & Photo Vault > Local file manager and photo vault with privacy features. (iPhone/iPad app by JUNBO JIA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JUNBO JIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893935666) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 376 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 94 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2015-04-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956/reviews.md ## What is FileMate? FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949 -------- [Auto-renewable subscription service] 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $9.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html ## Key features - Local file management - Photo and video vault - File hiding and password protection - WiFi and iTunes file transfer - Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip) - File search and marking - Customizable themes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | All Access, Removing Ad | $3.99 | per month | | All Access, Removing Ad | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Removing Ad | $9.99 | one-time | | Theme, Folder and Night Mode | $9.99 | one-time | | Passcode Lock | $9.99 | one-time | | Super Hidden | $9.99 | one-time | | All Features & Removing Ad | $89.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-03-01, version 12.8* All my projects are in one place ### 4/5 — 推薦 *2026-02-16, version 12.8* 幾乎沒有廣告，第一次找到這麼好的 檔案夾app ### 5/5 — 很好 *2026-01-26, version 12.8* 对 ### 3/5 — Lots of potential, but not there yet *2025-09-09* First pointing out what this application does right, all the customization options in the settings is the first thing that stands out to me. A lot of newer applications do not feature colored skins other light and dark. You can also change the plus button location, enable different colored folders, and change the app icon. Another positive is that the video player has realtime video playback. The first con that stands out to me is that there are too many prompts. I’m okay with a first few, since it introduces the app, but after a while, I like to figure things out for myself. Second, the file viewers are pretty limited compared to other competitors. Others have features such as thumbnail filmstrips, playlists, and adjustment options. These do not. I see that the PDF viewer has more functions, including a page filmstrip, but not the others. So I think this has potential, but it’s not up there yet in my opinion. ### 1/5 — 標準的なものつくれないのか *2025-05-31* バツ ### 3/5 — 为啥文件能被其它APP访问？ *2024-06-18* 比如系统自带的文件 ### 1/5 — Simple app but videos don’t play audio *2024-06-17* Tried on both iPhone 8 and iPhone 13, iOS 16 and iOS 17, videos don’t have any audio ### 5/5 — 希望能提供多種購買方案 *2024-02-03, version 12.1* 2490太貴了，最好能出閹割版的vip ### 2/5 — 广告太可恶 *2023-03-12, version 11.3* 工作交流中突然插入游戏广告，十分反感 ### 3/5 — 公告 *2023-01-06* 公告がいきなり全画面に出てきます💧 ## Frequently asked questions about FileMate ### What does FileMate do? FileMate is a local file manager for iPhone that helps you manage, browse, transfer, and protect your files. You can view various file types like documents, photos, and videos, and keep private files secure with built-in privacy features and password lock. ### What are the key features of FileMate? Key features include a comprehensive file browser for various file types, powerful file organization tools (create, rename, move, delete), privacy protection with file hiding and optional password lock, multiple ways to add files (import, WiFi transfer), archive and extract support, and quick file search. ### How much does FileMate cost? The app offers a free version with in-app purchases. There is an optional auto-renewable subscription service for 'All Access, Removing Ad' priced at $0.99 per month, which provides an ad-free experience and full access to all features. ### What devices is FileMate compatible with? FileMate is designed for iPhone. It supports file transfers between PC and iPhone via WiFi, and between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes. ### How can I protect my private files with FileMate? You can protect your private files by using the file hiding feature, which keeps sensitive files isolated from other apps. Additionally, you can set up an optional password protection for the app itself, with support for Face ID/Touch ID unlock. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 13.6 — 2026-08-20 1. Added support for multi-part archives, including RAR volumes, standard split ZIP archives, and .zip.001 files, with clear messages for missing parts, unsupported 7Z volumes, or insufficient storage space. 2. Improved multi-file operations such as delete, move, and copy, with smoother interface transitions and reduced list flickering. 3. Deleting original photos after import now requires Full Access to Photos, with an improved permission flow. 4. Improved filename sorting with locale-aware rules, including Pinyin-based sorting for Chinese filenames. ### 13.5.2 — 2026-08-10 1. Reduced the display time of success messages for a smoother experience. 2. Fixed an issue where selected files could not be deleted from the file browser or search results. ### 13.5.1 — 2026-08-02 1. Improved file loading speed when opening folders, especially those containing thousands of files. 2. Improved photo import stability and fixed occasional import failures. 3. Improved Pro entitlement status and Settings descriptions for early supporters. ### 13.5 — 2026-07-30 1. Improved file loading speed when opening folders, especially those containing thousands of files. 2. Improved photo import stability and fixed occasional import failures. 3. Improved Pro entitlement status and Settings descriptions for early supporters. ### 13.4 — 2026-07-21 1. Reduced the display duration of toast messages. 2. Improved the Shake to Show/Hide Hidden Files animation. 3. Updated the subscription page text to “Unlock All Pro Features.” 4. Fixed an issue where the Shake gesture hint would not appear when the file list contained more than 100 items. ## Apps similar to FileMate | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Documents - File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807) | 4.8 (618,812) | Free | Productivity | | [ES File Explorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965) | 4.6 (15,173) | Free | Productivity | | [FSharing - Files, File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041) | 4.4 (884) | Free | Productivity | | [USB Disk SE, File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-se-file-manager/id370531520) | 4.4 (829) | Free | Productivity | | [fGet - File Manager & Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fget-file-manager-and-browser/id1582654012) | 4.6 (988) | Free | Productivity | | [FileBrowserGO: File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278) | 4.4 (700) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by JUNBO JIA - [FileBox - Mobile File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebox-mobile-file-manager/id881402077) - [FileMate Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate-pro/id1198815454) - [ImageMate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagemate/id1393842359) All apps by JUNBO JIA: https://appshunter.io/developer/1893935666 ## Related topics [mes fichiers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mes-fichiers) · [isafe folder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/isafe-folder) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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